Planning to Buy an FJ62

[wbates]

Been looking for a little while now for a solid FJ62 to drive on the weekends and as a fun nostalgia car to pair with my 2016 200 series. Been looking for a while now budget is about $15,000 and don't need it to be perfect at that price but not all rusted out and torn to shreds on the inside. I found this one in Utah listed on here but it has a rebuilt title. What are y'alls thoughts and any recommendations for what to look out for?

For Sale - Utah: 1988/Toyota/Land Cruiser

Very well restored 1988 FJ62 land cruiser with original engine, New: dash pad, tires, battery, O2 sensors, brakes, rebuild TC, AC and new rear bumper corners (not on the pictures) all parts are OEM, it has rebuild title due to rear left quarter damage on 2009 I have car fax, no rust.. asking for...

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[onemanarmy]

Looks clean!
Any transmission rebuild or service records?
drive it 'hard' to check for engine misses or weird shifts.....then check the trans fluid after its good and warm.
knuckles rebuilt or leaking?
any pics of the rear repair?
looks good for a weekend driver as long as you keep it dry.

 

[SteveH]

Check the C-channels on the frame. Even very clean FJ62s can have rust there. Ahead of the rear axle on both sides is where to check.